Sexual orientation and the United States military
Anticipating the Impact of DADT Repeal on US Troops
“Don’t ask, don’t tell” has been repealed by the Senate, and now waits for an official certification and plan from Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Joint Chiefs Chair Adm. Mike Mullen, and the commander-in-chief, President Obama. But how will this new policy be implemented in the military? We check in with retired Col. David F. Bedey, […]
This Week’s Agenda: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ Repeal, START Agreement, Net Neutrality
The Senate voted to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell,” over the weekend. The law, enacted 17 years ago by President Bill Clinton, allowed gays to serve in the military, as long as they did not reveal their sexual orientation. Todd Zwillich, The Takeaway’s Washington correspondent, looks at what’s next for the repeal. Meanwhile, a number […]
Republicans Block Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Senate Republicans blocked what may have been one of the last real attempts to repeal the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy before Republicans take control of the House next year. But all is not lost for those supporting repeal. Yesterday outgoing speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted: “An army of allies stands ready to pass standalone […]